Let’s explore “Soluble transferrin receptor — lab reference”

Why elevated soluble IL-2 receptor levels drive chronic inflammation and pain in sarcoidosis — and what actually helps quiet the fire

👋 Ever stared at your lab results and thought, “What am I even looking at here?” We hear that all the time with our CMA with Redox testing. Patients get TWO pages of results, and without a clear explanation it can feel overwhelming. In th

🚨 High homocysteine isn’t just a lab number—it’s a warning sign. Genes like MTHFR, MTR, MTRR, and GGH can overactivate the methylation cycle and lead to hyperhomocysteinemia, which drives inflammation, stroke risk, and even kidney failure.

Decode the panels and hormone-test names listed in the Purser Lab Solutions report.

ESR1 encodes estrogen receptor alpha, which helps cells respond to estrogen. Receptor signaling is different from the amount of estrogen measured in blood.

FOLR1 encodes folate receptor alpha, which helps cells take up folate and has an important role in folate transport at the brain’s barriers. Blood folate and folate availability in the nervous system are not identical measurements.

FOLR2 encodes folate receptor beta, a folate-binding protein expressed in particular cell types, including subsets of immune cells. It is distinct from the FOLR1 receptor and the SLC19A1 reduced folate carrier.

G6PC2 encodes a glucose-6-phosphatase-related protein expressed in pancreatic islet cells. Common variation is associated with differences in fasting glucose regulation; it is not the insulin receptor.

HRH1 is the gene symbol used for Histamine Receptor H1. This page connects its terminology with the topics in the Purser Wellness teaching library.

HRH2 is the gene symbol used for Histamine Receptor H2. This page connects its terminology with the topics in the Purser Wellness teaching library.

IL23R encodes part of the receptor that receives IL-23 signals. This connects the gene to the maintenance of Th17-related immune responses, which differ from the Th2 patterns discussed in allergy.